Ultimate Library: Marketing & Sales Executive

BookBrunch Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based company specializing in luxury book collections is seeking a Marketing & Sales Executive with passion for books and marketing. This role includes responsibilities in digital marketing, PR and client relations, suitable for someone with 2-3 years of experience and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in marketing/communications.
• Interest in books and design.
• Proactive in seeking new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Managing digital marketing strategy and enhancing brand awareness.
• Executing targeted PR and print advertising campaigns.
• Designing creative assets for marketing purposes.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Communication

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Numeracy

Tools

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Job description

We are looking for a talented Marketing & Sales Executive with 2-3 years’ experience

About Ultimate Library
Ultimate Library curates bespoke book collections for luxury hotels, resorts, clubs and private residences around the world. Founded in 2008, this unique company works at the intersection of hospitality, interior design and bookselling and has a wealth of experience in producing libraries both large and small that evoke a sense of place.

Reporting to the Business Development Director, Ultimate Library are looking for a talented Marketing & Sales Executive with 2-3 years’ experience in book marketing / communications to join our small and friendly team located in offices in London’s Chelsea Design Quarter.

This would be the perfect position for someone who has a keen interest in reading and travel, with a good eye for design and fresh ideas for marketing books as luxury products to hospitality, interior design and private clients.

Areas of responsibility:
- Managing and implementing the company’s digital marketing strategy, enhancing brand awareness, driving traffic and generating new sales leads. Includes:
o Writing and creating engaging content for our social media (organic and paid), Journal and Newsletter
o Maintaining the company website
o Integrating SEO and Google Ads.
- Managing our CRM system, keeping the contact database up to date and working with the sales team on dynamic initiatives to engage new and existing clients.
- Executing targeted PR and print advertising campaigns, tied to key industry moments.
- Working with the sales team to develop market research, generate new leads and create/tweak client proposals.
- Designing creative assets using PowerPoint or Photoshop, including bookplates and bookmarks.
- Nurturing relationships with clients’ in-house marketing teams and PR agencies, working collaboratively on programmes that bring their book collections to life.
- Working with our curation/fulfillment team handling book shipments and deliveries, booklists, and the occasional on-site library installations.
- Upkeep of the company’s image database.
- Building partnerships with publishers and other third-party brands that drive revenue and brand awareness.
- Attending industry events to network and seek out new ideas and inspiration.

The ideal candidate will:
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ marketing/communications experience.
- Have an interest and passion for books (plus design and/or hospitality).
- Be proactive – someone who seeks out new opportunities and comes up with fresh ideas.
- Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Display a strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including SEO, PPC, social media and email marketing.
- Be creative and commercial in your ideas and planning.
- Be organised and have excellent attention to detail.
- Be confident working independently and in a team environment.
- Have good numeracy and ability to use spreadsheets.
- Interest and enthusiasm to market and sell book collections to a niche clientele.

If you have a passion for books and believe that you would make a good candidate for this role, please send your CV, plus a cover letter and a 500-word description in your own words of your favourite piece of literature or holiday destination to [emailprotected]

Salary Range: £25,000-£30,000 subject to experience